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“The head of Asian football on Friday (October 23, 2026) said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president, weeks after stinging criticism over his aborted World Cup selloff plan.”

“Sheikh Salman's backing represents a significant u-turn just two months after he signed a joint letter with the heads of Uefa and Concacaf criticising Infantino over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.”

“Infantino apologised last week in Zurich to FIFA’s 37-member ruling council, which he chairs, for “mistakes” he made in assembling a now-scrapped $4.2bn plan to sell a stake in FIFA events, including the World Cup, to private investors.”

“FA relinquished full control to a newly formed body, the Australian Professional Leagues, after a long period of agitation from both the clubs and world body FIFA about governance issues within the game.”